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X503 JPO

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,155 mi
Last recorded71,155 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX503 JPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 71,155 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 67,302 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 63,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 60,301 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

charcol filter insecure

Fail 9 Dec 2013 56,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak g/box

rear exahust mount perished

rear exhaust corroded in places

Pass 9 Dec 2013 56,403 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak g/box

rear exahust mount perished

rear exhaust corroded in places

Pass 27 Nov 2012 52,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

bottom engine cover fitted so unable to make full assesment

p/a/s belt perished

Fail 27 Nov 2012 52,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

bottom engine cover fitted so unable to make full assesment

p/a/s belt perished

Pass 2 Dec 2011 49,187 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s/f a/b/s ring cracked but not affecting a/b/s operation

p/a/s belt perished

top and bottom engine covers fitted so unable to make full asessment

Fail 2 Dec 2011 49,187 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s/f a/b/s ring cracked but not affecting a/b/s operation

p/a/s belt perished

top and bottom engine covers fitted so unable to make full asessment

Pass 17 Dec 2010 45,817 miles

Rear tyres are perished

Pass 19 Jan 2010 42,431 miles

offside front and both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust mounts splitting

Pass 3 Jan 2009 37,191 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 33,097 miles

air filter housing not fitted correctly

exhaust rubber on rear box split one side but still surporting exhaust system

heatshild covering part of front to rear brake pipes not allowing full inspection

inside of both front brake discs starting to discolour

only one washer jet working each side

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jan 2007 28,907 miles

both rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre on limit

Pass 7 Jan 2006 24,269 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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X503 JPO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X503 JPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X503 JPO registered?

X503 JPO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X503 JPO safe to buy?

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